Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant

Salary: £27,000

Location: Lincoln

Permanent, Full Time

Our client, a leading provider of integrated facilities management and infrastructure solutions is hiring for a Commercial Assistant. You will play a key part in supporting the commercial and operational teams to deliver successful facilities management services. You will help ensure that commercial processes run smoothly, costs are accurately controlled, and projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detail, building strong working relationships, and developing their commercial knowledge in a supportive team environment.

Job description

In this role, you will work closely with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors and operational colleagues, providing day‑to‑day commercial and administrative support across a range of contracts. You will gain hands‑on experience of commercial management processes, from cost control and subcontractor payments through to valuations and client quotations.

You will be encouraged to build a strong understanding of internal systems and procedures, contribute to continuous improvement, and take ownership of your responsibilities while being supported to develop your skills and confidence. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in commercial or facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management and processing of subcontractor payments
• Applying costs and variations accurately in line with contracts
• Raising and issuing payment notices
• Processing payments in a timely and compliant manner
• Managing Goods Received Notes (GRNs)
• Updating and maintaining payment and valuation certificates
• Supporting the commercial team with general administrative and financial duties

About You

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Able to manage your own time effectively and meet deadlines
• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Previous experience in a commercial or construction/FM environment is desirable